Something that happened in quarantine
Something that happened in quarantine

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Something that happened in quarantine

2021
Movie
15 min
Spanish

Carlos has just died, but due to the quarantine, the body must stay at his girlfriend Ana's house.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users62%
Director: B.J. NovakGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

A social media influencer travels to his ex-girlfriend's home in the English countryside to attend her father's funeral. While there, he begins to suspect that her father's death was not a natural one and embarks on a mission to uncover the truth.

Critical Reception

Quarantine received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its inventive premise and B.J. Novak's performance, while others found its execution to be uneven and predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darkly comedic tone and B.J. Novak's charismatic lead performance.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes increasingly convoluted and a rushed conclusion.

  • Some found the film's attempts at social commentary to be heavy-handed.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided response, with many appreciating the unique blend of horror and comedy, and Novak's performance. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot to be predictable and unsatisfying, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The film was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its production had to adhere to strict safety protocols.

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